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Rashea Johnson, Mariah Giczewski, Sarah Nelson, Sarah Mickley, Jeannette Nowaski, Karly Cancellieri, Kathy Kennedy and Principal Chad Erickson
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  • Amanda Morales
  • January 28, 2016
Bay Haven faculty step up to the challenge

Principal Chad Erickson and faculty members set healthy example for students with weekly step count contests.

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  • January 22, 2016
Students re-enact Ellis Island at Phillippi Shores

Phillippi Shores Elementary School helps students trace family heritage.

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Ryelee Lococo dressed as the statue of liberty to signal to passengers that they had arrived at Ellis Island.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • January 21, 2016
Phillippi Shores reenacts Ellis Island arrivals

Phillippi Shores Elementary students research heritage back to immigrant roots.

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Lead Veggie Scientist at NASA Gioia Massa and Veggie Engineer Nicole Dufour inspect the tomato plants in the Pine View School garden.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • January 15, 2016
NASA scientists dig Pine View garden

Pine View School hosts experts from NASA for discussion involving growing and harvesting plants in space.

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Riverview alum Richie James scored three touchdowns for Middle Tennessee State University in the Bahamas Bowl Dec. 24.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • January 7, 2016
Sarasota Just the Stats: 01.07.16

Sarasota Just the Stats: 01.07.16

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The St. Martha Catholic School boys basketball team won the Florida Gulf Coast League Championship Dec. 10.
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  • December 24, 2015
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 12.24.15

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 12.24.15

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Courtesy photo. Tuttle Elementary teacher, Jaymie Fey and Pine View School teacher, Margaret E. Spies show off their grants after the awards ceremony Wednesday night.
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  • December 10, 2015
School Board 12.10.15

Updates from schools throughout Sarasota County.

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Dick Vitale took the opportunity to inspire students.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • December 4, 2015
Dick Vitale delivers scholarships to five Sarasota students

A total of $5,000 in college scholarships was awarded to five members of Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County.

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Norah Ceaser and Mary Pickup pluck the strings on a harp.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • November 30, 2015
GFA students, families celebrate holidays early

The Goldie Feldman Academy hosted a holiday celebration for families at the Sarasota Children's Garden Monday, Nov. 30.

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Courtesy photo. Donna Heath
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 26, 2015
School Board 11.26.15

Updates from schools throughout Sarasota County.

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Trey MacDougall follows along with the performance at First Presbyterian Church Monday morning.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • November 23, 2015
Preschoolers gives thanks at First Presbyterian

Students perform for parents and share a meal with classmates in anticipation of Thanksgiving.

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Students sing and clap along to "Hoorah for Southside."
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  • Amanda Morales
  • November 18, 2015
Southside Kindergarteners celebrate Thanksgiving through song

Kindergarten classes sing for parents and friends at Southside Elementary School Wednesday afternoon.

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Aziya Finley works against the clock to stack cups.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • November 13, 2015
School of Arts and Sciences stacks up with the world

Students at Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences participate in world record attempt with cup stacking.

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  • November 13, 2015
Students stack up to set world record

Students at Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences participate in world record attempt with cup stacking.

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Liam Del Castillo leads the parade of characters dressed as a minion.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • October 29, 2015
Phillippi Shores goes on parade with cast of characters

The kindergarten classes at Phillippi Shores were inspired by literature for halloween costumes.

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